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Vanbeaver Family History

Vanbeaver Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vandever, Beaver, Vandeveer, Van Every, Van Over, Vanderveer

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Where is the Vanbeaver family from?

You can see how Vanbeaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanbeaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanbeaver families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanbeaver's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanbeaver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanbeaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Vanbeaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanbeaver census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanbeaver. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanbeaver. For the veterans among your Vanbeaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanbeaver lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Vanbeaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanbeaver in 1969 was 62, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanbeaver ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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